"M" Crossword Clues
Object/Weapon used for throwing/shooting; (7)
What is Missile
He was twice the Prime Minister of the UK back in the 40s & 50s. He won the 1953 Nobel Prize in literature for a speech on human values.
Who is Winston Churchill
This is the bird with the fastest heartbeat, at approximately 20 beats per second.
What is Hummingbird
Stuffed crust, Deep dish, New York.
What is Pizza
It is the only state to begin with the letter U.
What is Utah
Exclusive control of the means of producing/selling, or a board game; (8)
What is Monopoly
This inventor would later become enemies with his protégé and employee, Thomas Edison, after the latter took ideas from him.
Who is Nikola Tesla
A female one of these is called a "vixen."
What is Fox
Smile, Egg, Back.
What is Crack
The first ever known Valentines card was in this language, coincidentally in the city of love.
What is French
Tequila cocktail with it's own Jimmy Buffet song; (9)
What is Margarita
The achievements for this ancient Greek mathematician/physicist include the first approximation of Pi, the concept of the center of gravity, and exponents.
Who is Archimedes
The horn of this animal is made of keratin, the same substance as our fingernails & hair.
What is Rhino
Home plate, Goal net, End zones.
What is Sports scoring
On a color wheel, it is the color most opposite of green.
What is Red
Early version of a book, article, or other work before being published; (10)
What is Manuscript
She overthrew her husband, Peter III, and ended up the reigning empress of Russia for 34 years.
Who is Catherine II (The Great)
The Goliath Bird Eater, the largest one of these, can reach to a span of 11 inches.
What is Tarantula
Pitcher, Aquarium, Beach.
What is Water
If someone is an "EGOT" winner, that means they have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and this.
What is Tony
Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment; (11)
What is Memorabilia/Merchandise
She is considered the founder of modern nursing. She led the first official team of British military nurses to Turkey during the Crimean War.
Who is Florence Nightingale
Known for their distinct vocalizations, a group of this wild animal is called a "cackle."
What is Hyena
Jar, Store, Door.
What is Open & Close
Known as "The Man of 1,000 Voices" he was behind over half of all Looney Tunes characters as well as many Hannah Barbera productions.
Who is Mel Blanc